The Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) Libraries invite applications and
nominations for the Associate Dean (AD) for Administration, Planning &
Assessment (APA). For this faculty appointment, the Libraries are seeking an
innovative leader to provide executive leadership, oversight, and coordination
for the University Libraries planning, administrative, assessment and finance
functions, ensuring that all administrative services are integrated, timely,
high-quality, and cost-effective. The AD (APA) works closely with the Dean and
the other Associate Deans to develop strategies and ensure that the Libraries’
resource allocation decisions align with, support, and are informed by
long-term strategy.
Carnegie Mellon University is one of the world’s most dynamic and innovative
institutions of higher education and stands among an elite group of top-tier
international universities. In its over 100-year history, the institution has
evolved from a small technical school to a leading global research university
known for its preeminence in technology, business, humanities, and the arts.
Recognized for its exceptional academic programs, collaboration across
disciplines, and innovative leadership in education and research, the Times
Higher Education of London ranked CMU No. 24 in the world, and No. 17 among
U.S. universities in 2018.
The AD will be well supported by leadership who recognize the important role
the libraries can play on campus. The Libraries also benefits from faculty
experts across a number of fields related to information access and
dissemination and a community actively engaged in these topics. The next AD
(APA) will collaborate to develop leadership, planning, and fiscal management
to capitalize on this momentum. The AD will share CMU’s core values of
dedication, innovation, and collaboration, supporting a campus climate renowned
for an intensive and engaged approach to human development, problem solving,
and real-world impact.
The AD will be part of a strong leadership team within the CMU Libraries,
determine the degree of integration necessary in this portfolio, provide
leadership that unites, supports, and empowers library faculty and staff to
deliver excellent service, build relationships across campus, value and advance
diversity and inclusion efforts within the Libraries. This person will
appreciate the relationship between assessment and planning, and financial and
other administrative functions, and leverage those to drive towards the
University’s strategic plan ambitions for a library of the 21st century.
THE ASSOCIATE DEAN FOR ADMINISTRATION AND PLANNING
Reporting to the Dean of the CMU Libraries, the AD (APA) will provide strategic
direction for the financial, administrative, assessment, and planning functions
of the University Libraries. The Associate Dean’s role will include:
Leadership of library planning and strategic review processes, with other
Associate Deans and under the overall guidance of the Dean of University
Libraries.
Development of an applied research program in assessment, including, but not
limited to, trends and usage of print and electronic information resources,
quality of library services, and impact on the University’s educational and
research missions.
Leadership of library assessment activities to improve operational
effectiveness and efficiency.
Oversight of all aspects of financial management in the University Libraries,
including budgetary and planning processes that ensure alignment between
resource allocation and overall University Libraries strategic aims.
Administration of library faculty grant funding, and gift funds.
Responsibility and leadership for physical plant development, remodeling of
library facilities, and allocation of space and related resources in accordance
with strategic and academic priorities.
Oversight of a University Libraries Project Management Office, ensuring that
projects are planned in accordance with strategic and academic priorities and
executed and completed in a timely manner and in line with those priorities.
Oversight of faculty and staff member professional development.
Management of the Dean’s Office and supervision of administrative staff.
Participation in outreach and advocacy through leadership or participation on
various university committees and task forces.
The AD (APA) will be a member of the library faculty. Initial appointment rank
and salary are commensurate with experience.
To be considered for reappointment or promotion, you will be expected to
demonstrate excellence in librarianship and in research or scholarship. For
more information, please visit:
https://www.cmu.edu/policies/faculty/appointments-librarian-and-archivist.html
CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES
The specific opportunities and challenges for the next AD (APA) include:
Help develop a strong leadership team within the CMU Libraries
The AD (APA) will be joining the CMU Libraries at an opportune time in their
evolution. As part of the new administrative team, the AD will participate in
planning and strategy development for the Libraries and oversee an
administrative staff. Along with the other associate deans, the AD will
develop a strong, high-functioning team that will work well together and
communicate effectively with each other and the Dean of Libraries.
Determine the need for integration within the departments in this division
Each department reporting to this AD has its own unique characteristics with
some overlap with the others, some not. One of the tasks of the AD, with input
from the departments and the dean, is to determine to what extent they should
be integrated together and where functioning separately will make them more
productive.
Build relationships across campus and beyond
An important part of the AD’s role will be an ongoing effort to engage broadly
across the CMU’s campus to build relationships and services that substantially
contribute to the academic life of the campus, along with increasing outreach
efforts to build partnerships and negotiate the library’s role across campus.
It will be critical in this role to effectively engage in cross-campus
conversations and negotiations with CMU’s academic deans, computing services,
HR, and finance divisions, concerning funding models, purchase agreements,
shared licenses or other matters of fiscal relevance to the libraries. The AD
will also be expected to be active in national and international fora, ensuring
that CMU Libraries plays an active part in advancing best practice, and
bringing current innovations to campus.
See the future of libraries
This AD will be aware of library trends and will be on the watch for new
services, new products, new programming that the CMU Libraries should be aware
of and consider implementing. Insofar as possible, the AD will be aware of
where libraries and library services are going in the future and lead the
departments in this division accordingly.
Provide leadership that unites, supports, and empowers library faculty and
staff to deliver excellent service
The successes of the CMU Libraries are a reflection of a talented,
high-achieving, and loyal faculty and staff who are committed to providing
exemplary service. Transparency, consultation, and fairness in communication
and actions will all be essential in harnessing energy effectively and in
allowing good ideas to emerge. The AD will address the increasing level of
expertise required for faculty and staff by supporting and facilitating
professional development that develops role flexibility, advances technical
skills, builds job satisfaction, responds to emerging needs, and empowers
members across the organization to innovate and learn from one another.
As a faculty member of the CMU Libraries, the AD will continue to advance their
own scholarship and publishing. The expectation is that roughly twenty per
cent of their time will be involved in activities related to scholarship.
Value and advance diversity and inclusion efforts
Inclusive excellence is one of the underlying goals of Carnegie Mellon.
Committed to the principle that diversity and inclusion are essential to a
fulfilling educational environment, increasing the diversity of the student
body, faculty, and staff has been and continues to be a priority on campus.
The Libraries have made significant progress in promoting and advancing
diversity and inclusion and the new AD will be invested and highly involved in
continuing success in these efforts.
Qualifications
The following qualifications are required for the next Associate Dean for
Administration and Planning:
Master’s degree in Library and Information Science or doctoral degree in a
relevant subject area such as information science, higher education, or
administration.
Minimum of five years’ experience working in academic research libraries or a
research or higher education environment.
Experience in financial administration, planning, reporting, and assessment.
Demonstrated project management and organizational skills.
Ability to effectively supervise, evaluate, motivate, and mentor library
faculty and staff.
A strong commitment to diversity and inclusion in supporting a diverse
workforce and serving the needs of a diverse population.
Evidence of research, publication, and service consonant with university
standards for faculty appointments.
In addition, the following qualifications are preferred:
Strong leadership skills, including keen analytical and conceptual abilities
and demonstrated ability to lead organizational change, inspire innovation, and
delegate responsibility appropriately.
Knowledge of trends and practices in teaching and scholarly research, scholarly
publishing, libraries and higher education.
Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to work collegially with faculty, staff, and students.
Track record of building relationships and working in partnership with multiple
internal and external constituencies, including University faculty,
administration, staff, students, academic institutions, professional
associations and corporate partners.
A successful history of staff recruitment, development, and team building
Personal equanimity in dealing with a broad spectrum of personalities, strong
listening skills, and an approachable leadership style.
Application Instructions
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position
is filled. Applications submitted by July 26, 2019 will receive priority
consideration. Please submit the following documents:
Cover letter
Curriculum Vitae/Resume
Three professional references
Diversity statement (This should be a brief discussion of your vision for
diversity, equity and inclusion in the Libraries and this position. It may
include a statement of values, relevant information about your background and
experiences, ideas for serving a diverse campus community or plans for bringing
new perspectives to research, education, and service.)
Questions may be directed to Nikhil Shirali (Talent Strategy/ Office of Human
Resources).
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